CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 612
Illinois · Cook County · 1,954 residents · 0.067 sq mi
Notable rankings
#46highest home value in IL$851,300#98highest density in IL29,164/sq mi#101lowest young in IL27.9 yrs#179highest education in IL79.0%TRACT SHAPE · Cook County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 612 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $122,857. Population has declined 10% since 2020. 79% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $851,300. At a median age of 27.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 47% more than the Cook County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 27.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
79% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,954
−10%since 2020
from 2,161 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
29,164 / sq mi
−10%since 2020
from 32,254 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
27.9
−1%since 2020
from 28.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$122,857
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $101,683 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$83,484
+8%since 2020
from $77,130 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 73.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.501
−9%since 2020
from 0.549 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.4%
Retail trade9.4%
Public administration9.2%
Information6.1%
Finance & insurance5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
Wholesale trade1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
Education & health services1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$851,300
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $809,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,071
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,831 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
40.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 39.8% in 2020
60.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.8%
+18.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 34.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.9
−13%since 2020
from 8.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.3%(1,584)
Black1.6%(34)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(305)
Asian5.4%(117)
Other5.6%(121)
Diversity Score54.6%(1,179)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(1,491)
Black6%(117)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(134)
Asian4.7%(92)
Other6.1%(120)
Diversity Score50.4%(985)
Diversity Score
50
−8%since 2020
from 55 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
79.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2020
from 88.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 96.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 31.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
34.9 min
−2%since 2020
from 35.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
20.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 26.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
34.8%
−12.2 ptssince 2020
from 47.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
32.9%
+18.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
30.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 26.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
83.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 88.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 67.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 46.7% in 2020
Female
54.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 53.3% in 2020
Foreign born
7.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 94.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 85.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 1,954 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $122,857 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $851,300, and the typical rent is about $2,071 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 79.0% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 3.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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